62Y-9-18 \ 01.5.9 10:00 AM y[W1 (2,1) F50A/T50A F50A T50A OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-04-72 62Y-9-18 \ 01.5.9 10:00 AM y[W2 (1,1) 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:18 AM Page 1 E EMU01449 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha out- cC board motor. This Owner’s manual con- A CAUTION indicates special precautions tains information needed for proper oper- that must be taken to avoid damage to ation, maintenance and care. A thorough the outboard motor. understanding of these simple instruc- tions will help you obtain maximum NOTE: enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or A NOTE provides key information to make maintenance of your outboard motor, procedures easier or clearer. please consult a Yamaha dealer. * Yamaha continually seeks advance- ments in product design and quality. In this Owner’s Manual particularly Therefore, while this manual contains important information is distinguished in the most current product information the following ways. available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between The Safety Alert Symbol means your machine and this manual. If there ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Q is any question concerning this manual, YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! please consult your Yamaha dealer. w NOTE: Failure to follow WARNING instructions The F50TR, T50TR and their standard could result in severe injury or death to accessories are used as a base for the the machine operator, a bystander, or a explanations and illustrations in this man- person inspecting or repairing the out- ual. Therefore, some items may not apply board motor. to every model. EMU01446 F50A/T50A OWNER'S MANUAL ©2001 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, April 2001 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-04-72 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:18 AM Page 2 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 3 EMA20010 CONTENTS E GENERAL INFORMATION 1 BASIC COMPONENTS 2 OPERATION 3 MAINTENANCE 4 TROUBLE RECOVERY 5 INDEX 6 READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR. 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 4 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 5 E EMB00010 Chapter 1 GENERAL 1 INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD ..1-1 Outboard motor serial number...........1-1 2 Key number...........................................1-1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION...1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION..........................1-4 IMPORTANT LABELS ..............................1-6 3 BASIC BOATING RULES .........................1-7 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS.....................1-11 Gasoline (Petrol).................................1-11 ENGINE OIL ............................................1-13 4 BATTERY REQUIREMENT ....................1-14 PROPELLER SELECTION.......................1-14 START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION ............1-16 5 6 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 6 E EMU00005 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD EMU00007 OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN PAYS D'ORIGINE JAPON 1 The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp-bracket. 401012 Record your outboard motor serial num- ber in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your out- board motor is stolen. 1 Outboard motor serial number EMU00008 KEY NUMBER If a main key switch is equipped with the YAMAHA motor, the key identification number is q 123 stamped on your key as shown in the illustration. Record this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key. 904011* 1 Key number 1-1 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 7 E EMU01385 EMISSION CONTROL q INFORMATION EMU01444 NORTH AMERICAN MODELS w This engine conforms to U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency (EPA) regula- ****** tions for marine SI engines. See the label affixed to your engine for details. Approval label of Emission control certificate This label is attached to the bottom cowl- ing. 1 Emission control information label EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION EM ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES. THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES. REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. FELs : g/kw-hr IDLE SPEED : rpm IN NEUTRAL SPARK PLUG : SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : DISPLACEMENT : cm 3 FUEL : GASOLINE ADVERTISED POWER : kw VALVE LASH (mm) : IN EX New Technology ; (4-stroke/HPDI) EM Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp brack- et. 2 Manufactured date label Manufactured: 1-2 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 8 E EMU01389 STAR LABELS Your outboard motor is labeled with a q California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See below for a description of your particular label. 1 Star label 000957 One Star - Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 stan- dards for marine engines. Two Stars - Very Low Emission The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. 1-3 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 9 E EMU00917 8 This product emits exhaust gases which SAFETY contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, Q INFORMATION odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symp- toms include nausea, dizziness, and 8 Before mounting or operating the out- drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin board motor, read this entire manual. areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking Reading it should give you an under- exhaust outlets. standing of the motor and its operation. 8 Check throttle, shift, and steering for 8 Before operating the boat, read any proper operation before starting the owner’s or operator’s manuals supplied engine. with it and all labels. Be sure you under- 8 Attach the engine stop switch lanyard stand each item before operating. to a secure place on your clothing, or 8 Do not overpower the boat with this your arm or leg while operating. If you outboard motor. Overpowering the accidentally leave the helm, the lanyard boat could result in loss of control. The will pull from the switch, stopping the rated power of the outboard should be engine. equal to or less than the rated horse- 8 Know the marine laws and regulations power capacity of the boat. If the rated where you will be boating - and obey horsepower capacity of the boat is them. Refer to the “RULES OF THE unknown, consult the dealer or boat ROAD” section for basic boating rules. manufacturer. 8 Stay informed about the weather. 8 Do not modify the outboard. Modifica- Check weather forecasts before boating. tions could make the motor unfit or Avoid boating in hazardous weather. unsafe to use. 8 Tell someone where you are going: 8 Never operate after drinking alcohol or leave a Float Plan with a responsible taking drugs. About 50% of all boating person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan fatalities involve intoxication. when you return. 8 Have an approved personal flotation 8 Use common sense and good judgment device (PFD) on board for every occu- when boating. Know your abilities, and pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD be sure you understand how your boat whenever boating. At a minimum, chil- handles under the different boating dren and non-swimmers should always conditions you may encounter. Operate wear PFDs, and everyone should wear within your limits, and the limits of your PFDs when there are potentially haz- boat. Always operate at safe speeds, ardous boating conditions. and keep a careful watch for obstacles 8 Gasoline is highly flammable, and its and other traffic. vapors are flammable and explosive. 8 Always watch carefully for swimmers Handle and store gasoline carefully. during the engine operation. Make sure there are no gas fumes or 8 Stay away from swimming areas. leaking fuel before starting the engine. 1-4 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 10 E 8 When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine. 8 Be informed about boating safety. Addi- tional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the following: United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60611 Marine Retailers Association of America 155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60601 1-5 62Y-9-18-1 5/16/01 10:19 AM Page 11 E EMB30011 q IMPORTANT LABELS WARNING LABELS 1 WARNING Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. (except 2HP)ê w Do not touch or remove electrical partsê 202011** when starting or during operation. Keep hands,hair,and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running.